Sasol Learner Administrator Learnership for Matric Applicants Aged 18 to 29

Sasol is looking for Learner Administrators for a 12-month learnership, and the entry requirement is lower than many people expect: a completed Grade 12 certificate and an age between 18 and 29. The learnership runs in Sandton, Sasolburg and Secunda, and applications close soon, so read the rules carefully before you start your online application.

A learnership is not the same as a normal job: you sign a fixed-term contract, complete structured learning and assessments, and gain practical workplace experience at the same time. For a young person with Matric but no work record, that combination is exactly what most entry-level job adverts ask for.

What This Learnership Is Building Towards

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company, and its offices run on organised administration: documents, systems, schedules and communication between teams. This programme trains entry-level learners to support that kind of work, and the skills travel with you, because every large company needs administrators who can organise work and use a computer confidently.

The programme has two parts: a theoretical element aligned to an NQF learnership programme, and practical on-site work experience. Together they improve both your knowledge and your actual workplace performance.

Detail	Information
Organisation	Sasol
Post	Learner Administrator (Job Req ID: 13411)
Location	Sandton, Sasolburg and Secunda, South Africa
Category	Learnerships
Duration	Fixed-term learnership contract for 12 months
Stipend / salary	Not stated on the official vacancy
Closing date	6 November

The Skills You Will Be Trained In

The programme provides foundational skills, which means the basic abilities every office worker needs. Sasol names them clearly: literacy, numeracy, communication, computer skills and basic business principles. If your computer skills are weak, that is not a reason to stay away; improving them is one of the stated purposes of the programme.

Beyond the classroom topics, Sasol lists the behaviours it expects learners to practise, such as workflow management, action planning, following policies and procedures, and ensuring accountability. In plain language, this means pitching up prepared, finishing tasks properly, and being answerable for your work. Learners must pass the assessment process and join all required workplace readiness activities.

Check the Age and Matric Rules First

The minimum requirements are short, but they are strict. You must have a completed National Senior Certificate, meaning a finished Grade 12 or Matric, not results the system cannot yet verify. You must also be between 18 and 29 years of age. If you are already 30, this specific vacancy is not open to you, no matter how strong the rest of your profile is.

There is one more point that confuses many applicants: a diploma or degree is an added advantage, not a requirement. Sasol lists Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Environmental, Psychology, HR, Marketing and Economics as the disciplines that strengthen an application. If you hold one of these qualifications, say so clearly. If you do not, apply anyway with your Matric, because the minimum requirement remains Grade 12.

An Honest Note About Pay and Permanency

Sasol does not state a stipend or salary amount on the official vacancy, so treat any payment figure you see on other websites with caution. If the amount matters to your decision, ask Sasol through its official recruitment channels rather than relying on third-party estimates.

Understand the contract clearly before you sign: this is a fixed-term learnership for 12 months, not a permanent post, and completing it does not guarantee a permanent job at Sasol. What it does give you is a year of real work experience, an NQF-aligned qualification pathway and a much stronger CV.

How to Apply on the Sasol Careers Site

Applications are done online through the official Sasol jobs website. Work slowly and use contact details you check daily, because Sasol communicates through the system and by email.

1. Open the official Learner Administrator vacancy on the Sasol jobs website and read the full advert.
2. Select the apply option and sign in, or create a Sasol careers account if you are new to the portal.
3. Complete your profile with your correct personal details, your completed Grade 12 qualification and any diploma or degree you hold.
4. Upload the documents the system asks for, and check that they are clear and readable.
5. Review everything once more, then submit before the closing date.

Small Things That Strengthen Your Application

Your profile is the first thing the recruitment team sees, so write it like a short professional introduction. Mention your Matric, your computer ability at its true level, and any school, community or part-time experience where you organised something or handled information. Honest, specific examples beat impressive-sounding statements you cannot explain in an interview.

Do not claim advanced Excel skills, administration experience or qualifications you do not have. The process includes assessments, and a claim that falls apart under a simple test damages you more than a modest, truthful profile ever would. If you have a relevant diploma or degree, enter it where the system asks for qualifications, not only in your CV.

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